Host's Guidebook for Reykjavík and South of Iceland.

Margret
Host's Guidebook for Reykjavík and South of Iceland.

Sightseeing

The seaside 5 min walk
Iconic beautiful sculpture by the sea. Not a viking ship. Mt. Esja in the background
193 locals recommend
Sun Voyager
193 locals recommend
Iconic beautiful sculpture by the sea. Not a viking ship. Mt. Esja in the background
Museum of Natural Wonders. . Terrasse Reykjavik view. Cafè. Ice cream shop.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
455 locals recommend
Museum of Natural Wonders. . Terrasse Reykjavik view. Cafè. Ice cream shop.
Lovely garden by the Reykjavík Pond.
116 locals recommend
Hljómskálagarður
116 locals recommend
Lovely garden by the Reykjavík Pond.
A view over the city. Elevator to the top. Don´t miss this. 1000 isk. for adults. 10 USD. The lovely church itself is open for guests. See opening hours on their site. The view from the tower is amazing. You will see and hear the big bells. A new elevator. Large organ.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
A view over the city. Elevator to the top. Don´t miss this. 1000 isk. for adults. 10 USD. The lovely church itself is open for guests. See opening hours on their site. The view from the tower is amazing. You will see and hear the big bells. A new elevator. Large organ.
Lovely pond. Birds. Ducks and Swans.
140 locals recommend
Tjörnin
140 locals recommend
Lovely pond. Birds. Ducks and Swans.
If you have some time & a car, it's nice to go here to watch the sunset . The best place for Northern Lights.
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 locals recommend
If you have some time & a car, it's nice to go here to watch the sunset . The best place for Northern Lights.
Locals gather here on big national occations. On the National Holiday which is June 17th and on Culture Night in August. The statue of Ingolfur Arnarsson, the viking who named Reykjavik and , found" Iceland.
9 locals recommend
Arnarhóll
Arnarhóll
9 locals recommend
Locals gather here on big national occations. On the National Holiday which is June 17th and on Culture Night in August. The statue of Ingolfur Arnarsson, the viking who named Reykjavik and , found" Iceland.
Hike for a great view of Reykjavìk. Much easier than Mt. Esja. 30 min to get to the top. Sightseeing terrasse. Highly recommended.
Úlfarsfell, 113, Iceland
Hike for a great view of Reykjavìk. Much easier than Mt. Esja. 30 min to get to the top. Sightseeing terrasse. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended ! Awesome service . Weather counts big . If they are not booked, if the weather is nice and you can afford it. Check their website.
Helo - Helicopter Service of Iceland
Highly recommended ! Awesome service . Weather counts big . If they are not booked, if the weather is nice and you can afford it. Check their website.
Highly recommended day trip! Two and a half hours (if non stop) drive from Reykjavik. Leave early to avoid traffic. A new shopping center, restaurant and information center. Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey. The Black Beach. Don't go too close to the sea! The waves are stronger than they may appear. A perfect day trip from Reykjavik. Close to Vik they have Zipline. Lots of fun.
55 locals recommend
Vik
55 locals recommend
Highly recommended day trip! Two and a half hours (if non stop) drive from Reykjavik. Leave early to avoid traffic. A new shopping center, restaurant and information center. Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey. The Black Beach. Don't go too close to the sea! The waves are stronger than they may appear. A perfect day trip from Reykjavik. Close to Vik they have Zipline. Lots of fun.
Village in the South of Iceland. A river runs through the village. Food Hall
8 locals recommend
Selfoss Centre - Miðbær Selfoss
1 Eyravegur
8 locals recommend
Village in the South of Iceland. A river runs through the village. Food Hall
Next stop from Reykjavik ringroad. ...should you head south first. Village. Reykjadalur hike. Nice food hall and a public outdoor swimming pool.
Hveragerdi
Next stop from Reykjavik ringroad. ...should you head south first. Village. Reykjadalur hike. Nice food hall and a public outdoor swimming pool.
Extremely popular. Remember to book
Inside the Volcano - Meeting Point
Blafjallavegur 1
Extremely popular. Remember to book
😍
10 locals recommend
Thríhnúkagígur Volcano
10 locals recommend
😍
Not to me missed. The black beach . The Atlantic ocean hitting the black beach Be careful there.
28 locals recommend
Reynisfjara Beach
28 locals recommend
Not to me missed. The black beach . The Atlantic ocean hitting the black beach Be careful there.
💙Waterfall. South of Iceland.
160 locals recommend
Seljalandsfoss
Þórsmerkurvegur
160 locals recommend
💙Waterfall. South of Iceland.
💙. This stunning waterfall can be seen from the road.
110 locals recommend
Skógafoss Waterfall
Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls
110 locals recommend
💙. This stunning waterfall can be seen from the road.
Spectacular view over Reykjavik. Coffee shop. Newly renovated. Elevator. A museum.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
455 locals recommend
Spectacular view over Reykjavik. Coffee shop. Newly renovated. Elevator. A museum.

Arts & Culture

The most unforgettable visit . The best you can do should the weather be unfavorable. Guidace through headphones.
169 locals recommend
Whales of Iceland
169 locals recommend
The most unforgettable visit . The best you can do should the weather be unfavorable. Guidace through headphones.
5 star museum different from all others In city central. See their website. The travels of our anchestors.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 Aðalstræti
86 locals recommend
5 star museum different from all others In city central. See their website. The travels of our anchestors.
Renovated museum in the University area. A cafe and a souvenir shop. Highly recommended.
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 locals recommend
Renovated museum in the University area. A cafe and a souvenir shop. Highly recommended.
History. Here you get a glimpse of old Reykjavík.
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
Kistuhylur
168 locals recommend
History. Here you get a glimpse of old Reykjavík.
A stunning building inside and out. Harbor area. Often lit with colors in the evening. Iconic. High class restaurant, a cafe and souvenir shops.
120 locals recommend
Harpa station
Kalkofnsvegur
120 locals recommend
A stunning building inside and out. Harbor area. Often lit with colors in the evening. Iconic. High class restaurant, a cafe and souvenir shops.
The Heart of Old Reykjavík. History. Statue of Jón Sigurdsson (The leader in Iceland's journey to independence) .The National Holiday of Iceland is 17th of June, his date of birth. House of Parliament is by Austurvöllur. Outdoor cafes and restaurants. A big Christmas tree from early December.
84 locals recommend
Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti
84 locals recommend
The Heart of Old Reykjavík. History. Statue of Jón Sigurdsson (The leader in Iceland's journey to independence) .The National Holiday of Iceland is 17th of June, his date of birth. House of Parliament is by Austurvöllur. Outdoor cafes and restaurants. A big Christmas tree from early December.
On the Golden Circle . Culture and nature. Snorkeling in Silfra maybe.
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
311 locals recommend
On the Golden Circle . Culture and nature. Snorkeling in Silfra maybe.
Beautiful museum next to Hallgríms church. Lovely garden too.
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 Njarðargata
140 locals recommend
Beautiful museum next to Hallgríms church. Lovely garden too.
In city center. City Hall very close by
88 locals recommend
Parliament House (Althingishus)
Kirkjutorg
88 locals recommend
In city center. City Hall very close by
City Hall . The Reykjavík Pond
95 locals recommend
Reykjavik City Hall
95 locals recommend
City Hall . The Reykjavík Pond
Stöng - Ruins of a Real Viking Settlement Manor and the Reconstructed Saga-Age Farm in Iceland
6 locals recommend
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
Þjóðveldisbærinn
6 locals recommend
Stöng - Ruins of a Real Viking Settlement Manor and the Reconstructed Saga-Age Farm in Iceland

GROCERIES AND ESSENTIALS

GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. The nearest grocery store. Not cheap. Kronan or Bonus have much better price.
149 locals recommend
Krambúð
42 Skólavörðustígur
149 locals recommend
GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. The nearest grocery store. Not cheap. Kronan or Bonus have much better price.
GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. Laugavegur Grocery Store. NOTE: No need to buy water in Iceland. Tap water is the best . Fill your bottles and save.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
512 locals recommend
GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. Laugavegur Grocery Store. NOTE: No need to buy water in Iceland. Tap water is the best . Fill your bottles and save.
Beer and wine only in special stores in Iceland. Another one in city center. Plenty of parking here. Duty free a better option.
26 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
5 Skeifan
26 locals recommend
Beer and wine only in special stores in Iceland. Another one in city center. Plenty of parking here. Duty free a better option.
111 locals recommend
Krónan
Bíldshöfði
111 locals recommend
ER in case of emergency or sickness. Call 1717 before to get a talk to an English speaking nurse for a guidance.
21 locals recommend
National Hospital & Emergency Room Fossvogur
6 Áland
21 locals recommend
ER in case of emergency or sickness. Call 1717 before to get a talk to an English speaking nurse for a guidance.
Good idea if you want liquer
Duty Free
Good idea if you want liquer
Nearest grocery store 10 min walk . Much better price than Krambuðin in front of the church.
Krónan
Nearest grocery store 10 min walk . Much better price than Krambuðin in front of the church.

Getting Around

Maybe a flight to Akureyri, The Westman Islands .
36 locals recommend
Reykjavik Domestic Airport station
36 locals recommend
Maybe a flight to Akureyri, The Westman Islands .
City central. Central Bus Stop Station .
140 locals recommend
BSI Reykjavik station
140 locals recommend
City central. Central Bus Stop Station .

Food scene

Hosts favorite places.All rank high among guests. Many more on Trip Advisor.$
Amazing food. Cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended. Traditional Icelandic food. The best seafood soup. Despite the name this is rather a restaurant. A bar in the evening. Good service and a fair price.
77 locals recommend
Íslenski barinn
1a Ingólfsstræti
77 locals recommend
Amazing food. Cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended. Traditional Icelandic food. The best seafood soup. Despite the name this is rather a restaurant. A bar in the evening. Good service and a fair price.
The coolest bakery. Very popular.
316 locals recommend
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 locals recommend
The coolest bakery. Very popular.
Delicious sourdough pizzas. Quick takeaway service. City center 10 min. walk. Only 20 min. waiting inside.
Napoli
Delicious sourdough pizzas. Quick takeaway service. City center 10 min. walk. Only 20 min. waiting inside.
See Tripadvisor for reviews. Cool interiors. $$
69 locals recommend
ROK
26a Frakkastígur
69 locals recommend
See Tripadvisor for reviews. Cool interiors. $$
Great place. Cool design. Seafood.See tripadvisor. $$$
103 locals recommend
Kol Restaurant
40 Skólavörðustígur
103 locals recommend
Great place. Cool design. Seafood.See tripadvisor. $$$
YoYo
3 Egilsgata
Top place. Guests can't get enough of this place.
142 locals recommend
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
142 locals recommend
Top place. Guests can't get enough of this place.
Great restaurant . $$ Depends on the time of day. See Tripadvisor.
16 locals recommend
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
2 Suðurlandsbraut
16 locals recommend
Great restaurant . $$ Depends on the time of day. See Tripadvisor.
No 2 on Tripadvisor.
Mama Reykjavik
No 2 on Tripadvisor.
Popular restaurant.
Reykjavik Kitchen
8 Rauðarárstígur
Popular restaurant.
One of the most popular. See Tripadvisor. Traditional food.
10 locals recommend
Old Iceland
10 locals recommend
One of the most popular. See Tripadvisor. Traditional food.
A nearby restaurant. Great reviews.
Reykjavik Fish
A nearby restaurant. Great reviews.
Cool Food Hall with designer shops. In Hveragerði. Bongo Italian ice cream.
The Greenhouse Hotel
Cool Food Hall with designer shops. In Hveragerði. Bongo Italian ice cream.
Delicious Italian and Icelandic ice cream. They have sugar free too. Placed inside the Green house. Designer place.
Bongó
Delicious Italian and Icelandic ice cream. They have sugar free too. Placed inside the Green house. Designer place.

CLUBS and BARS. (many are open until very late esp. weekends).

Highly recommended for groups wanting fun at weekends. Outside and inside by the harbor. Popular. Beer collection. Music.
100 locals recommend
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður
100 locals recommend
Highly recommended for groups wanting fun at weekends. Outside and inside by the harbor. Popular. Beer collection. Music.
Should one want to dance the night away.
93 locals recommend
Pablo Discobar
93 locals recommend
Should one want to dance the night away.
Terrasse bar with a view and eatery. Highly recommended. You must be 20yrs old to enter.
67 locals recommend
Petersen svítan
67 locals recommend
Terrasse bar with a view and eatery. Highly recommended. You must be 20yrs old to enter.
Sports bar and more on Laugavegur street.
90 locals recommend
Lebowski Bar
90 locals recommend
Sports bar and more on Laugavegur street.
Seen in Wallpaper magazine. Laugavegur street.
Eiriksson Brasserie
77 Laugavegur
Seen in Wallpaper magazine. Laugavegur street.
In the city center. You wil forget you are in Iceland and feel like in England. Music and sports.
49 locals recommend
The English Pub
12 Austurstræti
49 locals recommend
In the city center. You wil forget you are in Iceland and feel like in England. Music and sports.
Both a cool design restaurant and a bar.
22 locals recommend
Geiri Smart
30 Hverfisgata
22 locals recommend
Both a cool design restaurant and a bar.
Popular downtown bar. City center.
30 locals recommend
American Bar
8 Austurstræti
30 locals recommend
Popular downtown bar. City center.
. Popular place.
The Irishman Pub
. Popular place.

Health and fun.

Just an amazing new place. Needs to be booked in advance.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 locals recommend
Just an amazing new place. Needs to be booked in advance.
Most guests want to visit.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Norðurljósavegur
Most guests want to visit.
The biggest public pool of Reykjavik. Many tubs . Baby pool. Waterslide.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
511 locals recommend
The biggest public pool of Reykjavik. Many tubs . Baby pool. Waterslide.
Outdoor and indoor pools. Hot and cold tubs, steambaths. Great relaxation inbetween exploring.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
484 locals recommend
Outdoor and indoor pools. Hot and cold tubs, steambaths. Great relaxation inbetween exploring.
On the Golden Circle. Restaurant too.
119 locals recommend
Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarbraut
119 locals recommend
On the Golden Circle. Restaurant too.
SPA
25 locals recommend
Laugar Spa
30a Sundlaugavegi
25 locals recommend
SPA
Fun in Vìk
8 locals recommend
Zipline Iceland
1 Ránarbraut
8 locals recommend
Fun in Vìk
Really nice😊👍
34 locals recommend
Laxnes Horse Farm
34 locals recommend
Really nice😊👍
Really nice too😊👍👍
19 locals recommend
Ishestar Horse Riding Centre
26 Sörlaskeið
19 locals recommend
Really nice too😊👍👍
Golf 🏌‍♂️🏌
7 locals recommend
Golfklúbbur Reykjavíkur
7 locals recommend
Golf 🏌‍♂️🏌
Golf 🏌‍♀️🏌
14 locals recommend
Korpúlfsstaðavöllur
14 locals recommend
Golf 🏌‍♀️🏌
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Langjokull Snowmobile Tour
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